74K views · 3.1K reactions | The Vatican Christmas tree has been placed in St Peter’s Square. This year, it’s a red fir tree, 29 meters high, from Ledro in northern Italy. In a press release in September, the Vatican said that the decision was made with sustainability in mind, and a “mature” tree had been selected. The tree will be inaugurated by Pope Francis on Saturday 7th December. That evening, the lights will officially be switched on. | Vatican News | Facebook

9.9K views · 917 reactions | There are about three hundred tapestries in the Vatican Collection, including those created by Raphael for the Sistine Chapel and the magnificent tapestry depicting Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper. Learn how these delicate, priceless works are preserved thanks to the care of expert restorers. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2021-11/vatican-museums-tapestry-laboratory-raphael-last-supper-da-vinci.html | Vatican News | Facebook

92K views · 6.1K reactions | As the Vatican Museums get ready to re-open their doors to the public on 1 June, we get a behind-the-scenes look at the precious art and history it houses, along with the Pontifical Villas at Castel Gandolfo. Find out more: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2020-05/vatican-museums-reopen-june1-castel-gandolfo-coronavirus-restric.html | Vatican News | Facebook